6th gen Toyota Camry 2007–2011 XV40

Overview

Engines

2.4L four-cylinder, 2.5L four-cylinder, 3.5L V6, 2.4L four-cylinder hybrid

On record

2 warnings, 9 recalls

The story

Shown with a hybrid version at the North American International Auto Show in January 2006, it went on sale that March as a 2007 model. Its SE was developed by Toyota Australia, with firmer suspension, thicker anti-roll bars and extra bracing. A published reference

Camry Hybrids were built first in Japan and, from October 2006, in Kentucky. By December 2009, 154,977 had been sold in the US. From April 2007, Subaru's plant in Lafayette, Indiana built Camrys too. A published reference

Rare and special

• 50th Anniversary Edition
• Blizzard Pearl

Colors

• Blizzard Pearl Rare2007
• Super Whiteyears not known
• Blackyears not known
• Blue Ribbon Metallicyears not known
• Desert Sand Micayears not known

Interiors

• BisqueCloth, years not known
• AshCloth, years not known
• BisqueLeather, years not known
• AshLeather, years not known
• Charcoal sports fabricSE, years not known

Sources: Edmunds, a published reference

Rare colors and interiors

• Rare

  Blizzard Pearl Color

  The 50th Anniversary Edition Hybrid's only color A published reference

Specs

Engines

• 2.4L four-cylinder 2AZ-FE engine page Toyota, Edmunds, a published reference

  158 hp · 2007–2009

  Gearboxes

  5-speed manual (2007–2009), 5-speed automatic (2007–2009) A published reference

• 2.5L four-cylinder 2AR-FE engine page Edmunds, a published reference

  169 hp, 179 hp in the SE · 2010–2011

  Gearboxes

  6-speed manual (Base car only, 2010–2011), 6-speed automatic Edmunds, a published reference

• 3.5L V6 2GR-FE engine page Toyota, Edmunds, a published reference

  268 hp

  Gearbox

  6-speed automatic Edmunds, a published reference

• 2.4L four-cylinder hybrid 2AZ-FXE A published reference

  188 hp combined

  Gearbox

  Electronic continuously variable (e-CVT) (Hybrid) A published reference

Motors

• Electric drive motor A published reference

Batteries

• Nickel-metal hydride A published reference

Drivetrains

• Front-wheel drive A published reference

Trims

• CE (2007) Edmunds, a published reference
• Base (2008–2011) Edmunds
• LE Edmunds
• SE Edmunds, a published reference
• XLE Edmunds
• Hybrid A published reference

Packages

• 50th Anniversary Edition (2007) A published reference
• Backup camera (2010–2011) A published reference

Figures

• Built: Georgetown, Kentucky; Lafayette, Indiana from April 2007; and Japan. A VIN starting with J is Japanese-built A published reference
• Drag coefficient: 0.28, and 0.27 for the Hybrid A published reference
• Hybrid fuel economy: 33 mpg city and 34 highway, by the EPA's method from 2008 A published reference
• Hybrid sales: 154,977 in the US by December 2009 A published reference
• Airbags: Front, front side, curtain and a driver's knee airbag, all standard A published reference

Rare trims and options

• Rare

  50th Anniversary Edition Package

  3,000 built A published reference

  3,000 built A published reference

Years and what changed

1. 2007

   New model, in CE, LE, SE and XLE trim, with a 158 hp 2.4L and a 5-speed manual or automatic, a 268 hp 3.5L V6 with a 6-speed automatic, and the first Camry Hybrid. Edmunds, a published reference

2. 2008

   Unchanged, except that the base car loses its CE name. Edmunds

3. 2009

   No major changes. Edmunds

4. 2010
   Refresh

   Facelift with a new front, larger headlamps and LED taillamps. A 2.5L four of 169 hp, 179 hp in the SE, with a 6-speed manual or automatic, replaces the 2.4L, and stability control becomes standard. A backup camera is optional on the SE and XLE. Edmunds, a published reference

5. 2011

   No changes. Edmunds

Watch out

Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.

• Burning oil, 2.4L and Hybrid All years

  Check: Check the oil level, ask how much it uses between changes, and watch for blue smoke. Ask a Toyota dealer whether the ZE7 oil consumption repair was done.

  Toyota's ZE7 program extended cover for excessive oil consumption on certain 2007–2009 Camrys and 2007–2011 Camry Hybrids with the 2AZ engine, about 980,200 Camrys and 177,600 Hybrids, to ten years or 150,000 miles from first use, so it has ended. On CarComplaints.com's page for the 2009, an unofficial source, 227 owners report burning oil at an average of 96,600 miles, at rates from about a quart every 1,000 miles to one every 2,000. Toyota, owners' reports (unofficial)

• Sticky or melting dashboard All years

  One source so far

  Check: Look at the top of the dash for a sticky, shiny or melted surface, or cracks, and for glare on the windshield.

  Toyota's ZE6 program extended cover for cracked, sticky or melting dashboards on certain 2007–2011 Camrys and Camry Hybrids, caused by heat or humidity, to ten years from first use whatever the miles, so it has ended for these years. Toyota

Recalls

Newest first. Ask the seller for proof the work was done, or check the VIN with NHTSA.

• 2007–2009 Recall 15V689000

  The power window master switch may have been unevenly greased. NHTSA

• 2011 Recall 14V732000

  The front lower ball joint boot may have been damaged in manufacture, letting the ball joint wear and loosen early. NHTSA

• 2007–2009 Recall 12V491000

  The power window master switch may be poorly lubricated and can fail or overheat. NHTSA

• 2009 Recall 12V091000

  Grease on the brake light switch can cause warning lights, a no-start, a shift lever stuck in park, or dead brake lights. NHTSA

• 2010 Recall 10V040000

  The power steering pressure hose may be too short and rub through the left rear brake tube. NHTSA

Checked against NHTSA records on November 2, 2026.

Owning

What owners and buyers say

• Sought after

  2011

  One source so far

  SlashGear notes the 2011 earned a fairly high J.D. Power rating, its lowest score being for the driving experience. SlashGear

• Watch for

  The 6th gen as a whole All years

  Less sought after One source so far

  SlashGear ranks it the worst Camry generation: its model years hold the six top spots for Camry recalls, the floor mat recall covered it, and the 2007 drew over 3,600 complaints to NHTSA. SlashGear

• Watch for

  2007–2009 four-cylinders

  Less sought after One source so far

  CarComplaints.com, a complaints site and an unofficial source, rates the 2008 the worst Camry year and the 2007 the one with the most complaints, 1,024, and ranks oil burning on the 2008, 2007 and 2009 as the Camry's worst problems. Owners' reports (unofficial)

• Watch for

  The early V6 2007

  Less sought after One source so far

  Consumer Reports rated the V6 below average in 2007 for transmission trouble and dropped it from its recommended list, a published reference reports, later raising it to average. A published reference

Maintenance

• Engine oil and filter 2008

  Replace every 5,000 miles or 6 months Toyota

  Ask the seller: Ask for oil change records.

• Cabin air filter 2008

  Replace every 30,000 miles or 3 years Toyota

• Engine air filter 2008

  Replace every 30,000 miles or 3 years Toyota

• Spark plugs 2008

  Replace at 120,000 miles or 12 years Toyota

• Engine coolant, and the Hybrid's inverter coolant 2008

  Replace first at 100,000 miles or 10 years, then every 50,000 miles or 5 years Toyota